Education Scotland podcast

Generations Working Together

This podcast features Lorraine George, Learning and Development Officer from Generations Working Together (GWT). Lorraine outlines the benefits of generations working together and how people of all ages can learn from each other. This is an important part of Lifelong Learning, where the generations work together to gain skills, values, and knowledge. Beyond the transfer of knowledge, it fosters reciprocal learning relationships between different generations and helps develop social capital and social cohesion in our ageing societies. Lorraine also talks about their newly published teacher resource that can be utilised by schools to develop their own intergenerational programmes linked to experiences and outcomes.

Teaching languages across the years – plus ça change...?

Teaching languages across the years – plus ça change...?
In this podcast, Louise Glen, Senior Education Officer for languages, is joined by guest Hélène McGregor, a recently-retired , very successful (and very youthful) teacher of French and Italian.  Hélène taught at Glenrothes High School for just over 30 years and shares with Louise her motivation to become a teacher, her approaches to language teaching and her best memories of working in the same school for her whole career. Listen out for the top tips in the quickfire Q&A !

Leading Professional Learning - In conversation with Aileen Kennedy

Ready to transform professional learning in your school or setting? Join the Professional Learning and Leadership team at Education Scotland as we chat with Professor Aileen Kennedy, Professor of Teacher Education, Glasgow University, who is a leading researcher in the field. We dive into her groundbreaking work, exploring the shift from transmissive to transformative professional learning and uncover practical advice for educators and leaders. Discover key takeaways, unpack the distinctions between approaches, and get a sneak peek into what's next on Professor Kennedy's own professional learning journey. Tune in for inspiration and actionable insights to reflect on your leadership of professional learning.

Learning Conversations: Community Justice Scotland

In this episode of The Learning Conversations, Gillian Hamilton is joined by Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive of Community Justice Scotland.
This lively and informative conversation will touch on how education is key to Karyn’s prevention strategy.

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 2: Towards and evolved technical framework

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 2: Towards and evolved technical framework
A process is now in place for reviewing and evolving Scotland’s Curriculum - this is known as the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this episode, Ollie Bray Strategic Director is joined by guest Andy Creamer, Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Education Scotland. Ollie and Andy continue their conversation and talk about how the work will move towards developing an evolved technical framework for education in Scotland.

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 1: The background and case for change

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 1: The background and case for change
A process is now in place for reviewing and evolving Scotland’s Curriculum - this is known as the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this episode, Ollie Bray Strategic Director is joined by guest Andy Creamer, Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Education Scotland. Ollie and Andy talk about the background of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle and the case for change, unpacking the discussion paper that was published in November 2024.

School Libraries Podcast - A Focus on Pupil Volunteering Episode 4

School Libraries Podcast - A Focus on Pupil Volunteering Episode 4
 
A conversation with Kateri Wilson Whalley, School Librarian - West Lothian Council

Barrhead High School and Community Learning and Development youth work partnership in East Renfrewshire

Young people informing and influencing community planning in East Ayrshire

Episode 16 – Bex Ewart in conversation with Ed Walton, DHT, Fraserburgh Academy Aberdeenshire

Episode 16 – Bex Ewart in conversation with Ed Walton, DHT, Fraserburgh Academy Aberdeenshire
 
‘Not only are young people different from classroom to classroom… they are different within themselves day to day, hour to hour…
 
‘Pedagogy starts with a relationship - creating a human connection between a group and an adult or a lead learner’.
 
In this episode Bex talks with Ed Walton, Depute Headteacher of Fraserburgh Academy in Aberdeenshire. They discuss the concept of pedagogy as an art-form, the themes if trust, empowerment, real-life relevant and relational compass-led learning and being a ‘practitioner in positive divergence’.
 
Episode links:
https://www.fraserburgh.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/
 
The Pedagogy Podcast Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OlQjzxsYdhXkYg8W7F7d1?si=dc4fd84d97d649e4
 
The Pedagogy Podcast – Core Pedagogical Considerations Graphic:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SY5Z4lXiluxNXhNkgk0UCukrKXNzw3iX?usp=sharing